Legal Counsel

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

1. Commercial Contracting & Negotiation

2. Business Development and M&A

- Draft, review, and negotiate various in-licensing and out-licensing agreements, asset purchase agreements and binding/non-binding offers.
- Work closely with the relevant internal teams in conducting due diligence

3. Legal Advisory and Risk Support

- Provide practical legal support to business and functional teams on routine legal and contractual matters.

- Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and business proposals and escalate material issues appropriately.

- Support teams in understanding contractual obligations, approval requirements and risk-mitigation options.

- Help ensure that legal advice aligns with applicable laws, internal policies, compliance requirements and business needs.

4. Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with business teams, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Compliance, Data Privacy and other enabling functions.

- Coordinate inputs from relevant teams so that contracts are reviewed holistically.

- Support timely closure of matters through disciplined follow-up and clear communication.

- Build effective working relationships while maintaining legal independence and objectivity.

Key Success Measures

- Quality and accuracy of contract reviews.

- Timely closure of assigned legal matters.

- Effective identification and escalation of legal risks.

- Stakeholder responsiveness and quality of support.

- Compliance with internal legal processes, templates, and documentation requirements.

- Ability to support business needs while maintaining appropriate legal safeguards.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate and support execution of standard and moderately complex commercial agreements.; Work on agreements such as confidentiality agreements, service agreements, vendor agreements, supply and distribution agreements, consultancy agreements, statements of work, amendments, extensions and other business contracts.; Review clauses relating to scope, payment terms, liability, indemnity, termination, confidentiality, governing law, dispute resolution, data protection and compliance obligations.; Coordinate with internal stakeholders and counterparties to close contracts within agreed timelines.; Use approved templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and internal approval processes wherever applicable.

Requirements

Educational Qualification; Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable university.; Experience: 3–6 years of in-house experience in a company or a law firm. Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, chemical or allied industry is preferred.; Expertise: Solid understanding of Indian regulatory laws related to pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and distribution including without limitation, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act and UCPMP.; Contracting Skills: Strong drafting and negotiation skills for MSAs, IT services, and commercial agreements.; Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, self-motivated, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment